According to ClickZ, Social Media and Mobile Media are set to take off in a BIG way.
The study conducted by Deloitte said:
17 percent planned to use social media sites to shop for gifts during the next several weeks
60 percent are planning to use the sites to hunt down discounts, coupons, and bargains
52 percent said they would use social media to check gift wish lists of friends and families
52 percent of those who said they will likely use social media for holidays purchasing were between 18 and 29 years of age
33 percent were between 30 and 44, while 12 percent were 45-to-60-year-olds
19 percent plan to use their mobile device for gift shopping
Those using handsets:
55 percent: search store locations
45 percent: research prices
4o percent: locate product information
32 percent: finding discounts and coupons
31 percent: perusing reviews
Twenty-five percent said that they will likely make a holiday purchase with their phone.
http://www.clickz.com/3635639
About Leslie Hughes
Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Corporate Trainer with over 25 years of experience in digital marketing and LinkedIn profile writing.
As the Principal of PUNCH!media and author of "CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT," Leslie helps executives and professionals optimize their LinkedIn profiles, generate leads, and attract higher-paying clients.
Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice—an exclusive honor from LinkedIn—Leslie is a trusted authority on LinkedIn profile optimization, AI-driven marketing strategies, and digital identity management.
Her expertise has been featured on CBC Radio, where she was called a "Social Media Guru," and on CTV’s "The Social," where she shared strategies for managing digital identity.
Leslie empowers professionals to leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance marketing strategies, boost efficiency, and create impactful content that converts. She helps businesses understand how to use LinkedIn for lead generation and how AI can revolutionize their digital marketing efforts.
Leslie has worked with top organizations like Investment Planning Counsel, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, JLL, and Franklin Templeton, optimizing LinkedIn profiles and providing corporate training that delivers measurable results.
Leslie is a former college professor and co-lead instructor for Ontario Tech University’s Social Media Marketing and Digital Management Certificate.
Whether you need a LinkedIn profile writer, corporate trainer, or AI marketing specialist, Leslie Hughes can help you elevate your digital presence and transform your marketing strategy.
Ready to take your LinkedIn profile and corporate training to the next level?
Learn more at www.punchmedia.ca.
